Are there direct flights from London to Melbourne?

Direct flights from London to Melbourne are available, but they represent a small portion of the overall flight options. Historically, direct flights accounted for approximately 0.1% of the total flights on this route. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This data is based on trends over a 90-day period.

How many hours is the flight from London to Melbourne?

The typical flight time for a direct journey from London to Melbourne is approximately 22 hours and 0 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 26 hours and 55 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 16909 kilometers. Travelers should anticipate these durations when planning their trip.

How much do direct flights from London to Melbourne cost compared to connecting flights?

Direct flights from London to Melbourne typically come with a premium compared to connecting flights. Historically, direct flights were, on average, 28% more expensive. The median price for a direct flight was $2027, while connecting flights had a median price of $1579. Direct flights constituted about 0.1% of the available options over the trailing 90 days, indicating their relative scarcity and higher cost.

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London to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Melbourne

Right now, only about 1% of recent fares from London to Melbourne are classified as a good price. Flights on this route typically range from $1324 to $1918, with a median price of $1573. Current fares are near the typical level, suggesting a stable pricing environment for travelers planning their trips.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Melbourne? The data indicates that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1451. Following closely are April, with a median fare of $1501, and November, where the median fare is $1505. These months present the best opportunities for finding cheaper flights.

A typical journey from London to Melbourne takes about 22h 15m, including connections. This is a significant long-haul route, covering a distance of 16909 kilometers. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to set up price alerts.

For flights from London to Melbourne, only 0.1% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means that most itineraries will involve connections. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time. If you are looking for cheap flights from London to Melbourne, be prepared for itineraries that include at least one stop.

How much is a round trip from London to Melbourne

Regular price: £743 - £1,068

Prices for flights from London to Melbourne are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Melbourne is between 743 GBP and 1068 GBP. The current lowest deal is 619 GBP with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 24.

now £619

Low £743

High £1,068

The cheapest time to fly from London to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from London to Melbourne is January, with a median price of 1447 USD. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of 1877 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £1,447

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,877

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Melbourne

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Last-minute flights going from London to Melbourne

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Finnair

£1,260

£1,029

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Xiamen Airlines

£1,044

£877

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Xiamen Airlines

£1,096

£880

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Xiamen Airlines

£1,095

£929

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Royal Brunei Airlines

£1,272

£989

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Xiamen Airlines

£1,260

£1,038

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Melbourne

7 nights

Feb 1 - Feb 8

£1,082 → £675

38%

3 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 7

£1,052 → £695

34%

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

£1,102 → £748

32%

6 nights

Jan 25 - Jan 31

£1,079 → £746

31%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Melbourne

London - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from London to Melbourne are near the typical level at $1573.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, April, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 32h 30m

Nonstop flights to Melbourne typically take 22h 15m; connecting flights average 32h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2 median stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct deals

QantasLink has offered direct deals from London to Melbourne recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from London to Melbourne appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a major international hub, offering a wide selection of flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£511

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick provides another significant option for flights from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£582

London City (LCY)

London City Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£931

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an alternative for flights from the London area to Melbourne.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£835

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is a good choice for travelers flying from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£738

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport serves as another departure option for your journey to Melbourne.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£763

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~19 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£495

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport can be a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by rail and car)

💸 Flights from ~£1,073

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Dec 01

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Dec 30

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$7,447

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Melbourne is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $1591. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to approximately $1946, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in average prices of about $1939. Even booking 60+ days in advance showed a higher average price of $1773 compared to the 28-59 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Melbourne was considered to be $1324 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1573. Prices above $1918 were observed to be on the higher end of the spectrum. These figures are based on pricing trends over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Melbourne include October, with a median price of $1451, and April, with a median price of $1501. November also showed a median price of $1505. The annual median price for this route is $1573, based on data collected over a 270-day window. These months typically offer more favorable pricing compared to other times of the year.

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London to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from London to Melbourne

Regular price: £743 - £1,068

Prices for flights from London to Melbourne are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Melbourne is between 743 GBP and 1068 GBP. The current lowest deal is 619 GBP with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Nov 11-Nov 24.

now £619

Low £743

High £1,068

The cheapest time to fly from London to Melbourne

January

Cheapest

Flights from £1,447

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,877

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Melbourne

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from London to Melbourne

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Finnair

£1,260

£1,029

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Xiamen Airlines

£1,044

£877

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Xiamen Airlines

£1,096

£880

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Xiamen Airlines

£1,095

£929

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Royal Brunei Airlines

£1,272

£989

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Melbourne

London (LHR) - Melbourne (MEL)

Xiamen Airlines

£1,260

£1,038

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Melbourne

7 nights

Feb 1 - Feb 8

£1,082 → £675

38%

3 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 7

£1,052 → £695

34%

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

£1,102 → £748

32%

6 nights

Jan 25 - Jan 31

£1,079 → £746

31%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Melbourne

London - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from London to Melbourne are near the typical level at $1573.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, April, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 32h 30m

Nonstop flights to Melbourne typically take 22h 15m; connecting flights average 32h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2 median stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct deals

QantasLink has offered direct deals from London to Melbourne recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from London to Melbourne appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a major international hub, offering a wide selection of flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£511

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick provides another significant option for flights from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£582

London City (LCY)

London City Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£931

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an alternative for flights from the London area to Melbourne.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£835

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is a good choice for travelers flying from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£738

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport serves as another departure option for your journey to Melbourne.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£763

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from London to Melbourne.

📍 ~19 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£495

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport can be a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

Melbourne, Australia

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$7,460

$4,623

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Cheap Flights from London to Melbourne

Today’s best flight deals from London to Melbourne

London to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from London to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from London to Melbourne

Direct flights from London to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from London to Melbourne

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Melbourne

Popular Airports to fly from London to Melbourne

London - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights take 32h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

QantasLink offers direct deals

Deals appear frequently

London main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

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Dec 25

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Dec 26

Dec 31

Dec 31

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Melbourne?

What's a cheap fare from London to Melbourne?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Melbourne?

Are there direct flights from London to Melbourne?

How many hours is the flight from London to Melbourne?

How much do direct flights from London to Melbourne cost compared to connecting flights?

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Melbourne from other cities

London to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from London to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from London to Melbourne

Direct flights from London to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from London to Melbourne

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Melbourne

Popular Airports to fly from London to Melbourne

London - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights take 32h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

QantasLink offers direct deals

Deals appear frequently

London main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Dec 01

Dec 25

Dec 26

Dec 26

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 31

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Melbourne?

What's a cheap fare from London to Melbourne?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Melbourne?